This document provides a risk assessment template for filming an opening title sequence involving a scene where a bloody handprint is left on a door. It identifies several hazards for this scene including reaction to fake blood, smashing glass, a slamming door, tripping in the dark, and smoke. For each hazard, it lists who may be harmed, any property that could be damaged, existing risk controls, the risk assessment level according to a chart, and any further actions needed to reduce risk.

1. FILM OPENING TITLE SEQUENCE SHOOT RISK ASSESSMENT
This document is intended as a basic template to assist in the completion of a risk assessment for film production activities.
Detailed information is available from a variety of risk management and risk assessment specialists. Useful information can also be obtained
from the Health & Safety Executive www.hse.gov.uk
When conducting a risk assessment, consider all the likely hazards; who may be harmed, property which may be damaged, and the controls
already in place. Then, for each likely hazard, bearing in mind the controls already in place, record the ‘risk assessment’ level. The further
action(s) to be considered will be determined by the level of risk assessment.
HAZARD IN WHICH SCENE
IS THIS HAZARD
PRESENT?
PERSON WHO MAY
BE HARMED
PROPERTY THAT
COULD BE
DAMAGED
RISK CONTROLS
ALREADY IN PLACE
RISK ASSESSMENT
*See chart
FURTHER ACTION
TO BE TAKEN
Reaction to the
chemicals in fake
blood
When putting
blood on hand to
smack window
for effect
The actor putting it
on his hand or any
other people if it’s
spilled and they
have to clean it up
The glass window on
the front door which
is being smacked,
also the concrete at
my front door if any
spills and it stains
Washing off and
cleaning up instantly
after filming
Moderate Wearing gloves for
this scene
Smashing the glass
window on the
front door
When smacking
window to leave
the bloody hand
print
The actor putting
the bloody hand
print on the door or
potentially anyone
stood behind the
door
The front door of the
house
Controlling the
power of the smack
via practice shots
Low Placing bubble wrap
around the actors
hand or putting a
coat over the glass
Slam of front door –
glass could shatter
or fingers could get
trapped
When the front
door of the house
slams shut
Anyone in the area
of the scene –
actors or film crew
N/A Controlling the
power of the door
slam via practice
shots and ensuring
people are aware
Moderate Corner off the scene
so crew and actors
know to stay away

2. Filming at night
time – potential of
local bad people
trying to cause
harm
When the kids
are trick or
treating on the
house
Mainly the young
kids, however
adults including
actors of crew could
establish bad
people also
N/A Ensuring there are
enough
supervisors/adults
to take care of the
kids and each other
Low Corner of the scene
location – no access
for the public
Tripping over the
equipment in the
dark
All outside night-time
scenes and
indoor scenes
where the lights
are not on
Any actors or
filming crew
Could break any
objects inside the
house if you fall
onto it by tripping
Use bright coloured
objects as
equipment and
make it clear where
cameras/tripods etc.
are being positioned
Moderate Put reflectors on all
the equipment to
ensure it is noticed
as long as it doesn’t
distract filming
shots
Bright flash of the
camera
When the flash
effect is used
when each set of
trick or treaters
knock on the
scary house
The kids trick or
treating or any
camera crew at the
scene (especially
epileptic people)
N/A Ensure nobody at
the scene is epileptic
and ensure the flash
couldn’t potentially
damage anybodies
eyes
Low Due to it being
filmed from behind,
you can only see the
back of heads so it
allows you to wear
protective goggles
Paper cuts When the scary
couple are
printing the
images taken of
the trick or
treaters
The couple in the
scene
N/A Be cautious and
handle slowly with
care
Low Wear gloves that
could coincide with
scary outfit
Door swinging open
could hit someone
or some equipment
When the couple
are due to leave
their scary home
Any actors or
filming crew
Wall behind the
door could get
damaged depending
on how powerful it
is
Ensure all
equipment and
spare crew are
tucked away in
safety
Moderate Place foam behind
the door in case it
happens to hit
anything or anyone
it won’t necessarily
hurt
Gusts of smoke
could be a choking
hazard
When the couple
are due to leave
their scary home
Any actors or
filming crew
N/A Ensure there is
nobody at the scene
with breathing
Low Anyone that does
have a breathing
issues and needs to

3. and smoke gusts
out and fades to
reveal them
issues e.g. asthma be at the scene e.g.
director must have
their safety
equipment, e.g.
inhaler/mask
Sharp objects
carried on the
actors
When the scary
couple are out
placing images of
the trick or
treaters in their
belongings
The scary couple N/A Remove potential
hazardous items
from the belongings
before filming
Low Wearing protective
gloves
Risk Assessment Chart
Hazard likelihood / Consequences RISK ASSESSMENT
VERY LIKELY TO HAPPEN or SEVERE CONSEQUENCES (ie. Someone could get
EXTREME
seriously hurt)
Could happen or mild consequences (i.e. someone could suffer a minor
injury)
HIGH
Unlikely to happen or minor consequences (i.e. production could be slightly
delayed)
MODERATE
Rarely happens and very insignificant consequences LOW